The HMB Endeavour, a full scale replica of James Cook's ship, sailed into Eden today, 31 October, to be a guest at the Eden Whale Festival. The 44 metre square-rigged ship made a spectacular entrance into Twofold Bay, firing her canons before anchoring at Breakwater Wharf. ...

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